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Hca Healthcare Inc (HCA)

1K + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in HCA. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -82
Streak
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Buyers last Q
42%

Smart Money Signals — HCA

Based on 1344 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

📉

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their HCA positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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High ownership — 94% of 3.0Y peak

94% of all-time peak
1,344 funds currently hold this stock — 94% of the 3.0-year high of 1,426 funds (reached 2026 Q1). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Steady growth — +8% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+98 new funds entered over the past year (+8% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More sellers than buyers — 42% buying

583 buying795 selling
Last quarter: 795 funds reduced or exited vs 583 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-29 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 143 → 220 → 161 → 132. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.
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65% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 65% conviction (2yr+) ■ 19% medium ■ 16% new
879 out of 1,344 hedge funds have held HCA for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.
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Buying through price weakness — shares +67%, value -18%

Value
-17%
Shares
+67%
Last quarter: funds added +67% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -18%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

152 → 143 → 220 → 161 → 132 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 143 → 220 → 161 → 132. HCA is well-known in the hedge fund world, but fresh entries are gradually declining. The explosive phase of institutional discovery is likely behind us.
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Veteran-anchored — 70% veterans vs 18% newcomers

■ 70% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 18% new
Entry-cohort mix of 1,395 holders: 981 (70%) are 2+ year veterans, 161 entered 1–2 years ago, and 253 (18%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 55% AUM from top-100 funds

55% from top-100 AUM funds
67 of 1335 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 55% of total institutional value in HCA. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.6
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.6/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — HCA

In 2026 Q2, 583 hedge funds were net buyers of HCA (132 opened a new position, 451 added to an existing one), while 795 reduced or exited (581 trimmed, 214 sold completely) — a 42% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. 55% of total institutional value in HCA is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -82 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 1344.

Hedge Fund Ownership: HCA

How many hedge funds hold HCA — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of HCA vs. share price

Market Analysis: HCA

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Company Profile: HCA

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Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

Is It Too Late to Buy Hca Healthcare Inc (HCA) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much HCA has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLV) since the 2026 Q2 13F filing. A stock that has barely outrun its sector is still a relatively fresh entry point — the fund's thesis has not yet been priced in by the broader market.

Since Quarter End June 30, 2026 · 80d ago
HCA
+10.0%
XLV
+6.4%

HCA outperformed XLV by +3.6% since June 30, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date August 14, 2026 · 35d ago
HCA
+6.2%
XLV
+0.9%

Since the filing became public, HCA outperformed XLV by +5.3% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

41 top-rated funds 12 high-conviction
Consensus
7.0
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
3.5
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: HCA
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 1327 1426 -6.94%
13F Shares 133M 133M -0.01%
Total Value $49.32B $60.21B -18.09%
New Positions 130 161 -31
Increased Positions 441 486 -45
Closed Positions 220 132 +88
Reduced Positions 561 556 +5
Total Calls 28 28 -
Total Puts 29 29 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.04 1.04 Neutral

Statistics: HCA

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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Top 25 HCA holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Abdiel Capital Advisors, LP 56.55% 75,137 $29.3M
2 Metropolis Capital Ltd 12.50% 910,564 $430.9M
3 Cryder Capital Partners LLP 12.26% 499,017 $194.6M
4 Crake Asset Management LLP 10.75% 1,151,792 $449.1M
5 Shayne & Jacobs, LLC 10.58% 91,506 $35.7M
6 Gobi Capital LLC 9.18% 502,045 $195.7M
7 Lee Danner & Bass Inc 8.77% 390,240 $152.2M
8 BloombergSen Inc. 6.95% 238,940 $93.2M
9 Spurstone Advisory Services, LLC 6.51% 1,212 $477K
10 Consulta Ltd 5.63% 400,000 $156.0M
11 English Capital Management LLC 4.39% 53,401 $9.5M
12 Jefferson Bridge Capital, LLC 3.57% 10,580 $4.1M
13 Kiltearn Partners LLP 3.53% 37,314 $14.5M
14 Sanders Capital, LLC 3.45% 8,828,287 $3.44B
15 Lyrical Asset Management LP 3.23% 654,071 $255.0M
16 Harber Asset Management LLC 3.03% 12,930 $5.0M
17 Lawson Kroeker Investment Management Inc/Ne 2.85% 26,383 $10.3M
18 Kessler Investment Group, LLC 2.84% 17,049 $6.6M
19 Inkwell Capital LLC 2.79% 6,889 $2.7M
20 L1 Capital International Pty Ltd 2.70% 118,294 $46.1M
21 Equitable Trust Co 2.59% 159,507 $62.2M
22 Commons Capital, LLC 2.43% 8,898 $3.5M
23 Prana Capital Management, LP 2.29% 193,779 $75.6M
24 Argent Capital Management LLC 2.18% 177,357 $69.1M
25 Graphene Investments SAS 2.18% 9,600 $3.7M
Investor Ownership
History 		% of Portfolio Prev % Rank Conviction Avg Buy Price 13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y Sell Timing Shares Mkt Value Change Change % Source Quarter Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — Hca Healthcare Inc (HCA)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for HCA?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their HCA positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for HCA?

More sellers than buyers — 42% buying: Last quarter: 795 funds reduced or exited vs 583 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for HCA holders?

Elite ownership — 55% AUM from top-100 funds: 67 of 1335 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 55% of total institutional value in HCA. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held HCA?

65% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 879 out of 1,344 hedge funds have held HCA for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Is it too late to buy Hca Healthcare Inc (HCA) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, HCA has moved +6.2% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to +0.9% for the XLV sector ETF — an outperformance of +5.3%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), HCA has gained +10.0% vs +6.4% for XLV. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.

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